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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.20, 30,253.80 and 12,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.20, 30,253.80 and 12,825.20 is: 19,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.20 : 30,253.80 = 12,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.20/30,253.80 = 12,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.20x = 30,253.80 × 12,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.20x = 388,011,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,011,035.76/20,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.13

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